Mr Simon Monkhouse 2015-10-03 Person 5 5 0

After researching gastric bands for about 2 years I finally decided it was the right thing to do for me - I went to many consultations at different places - I then found out about the weight loss evening at spire Gatwick - I went along with my mum where I met Simon - He explained in great details about gastric banding surgery - he didn't seem like the others that I had seen - I felt like just another person to them they wasn't interested in what I was having done it was just a job to them and I was just a name on their list - Simon was very honest and kind and caring And unlike the others he seemed passionate in what he does - he took great interest in getting to know my self and my mum - From the moment I met him I knew that I wanted Simon to do my operation - Simon kept in contact with me through out the whole process even the pre meetings Simon took great interest how I was getting on - he was always there if I had a question - On day of the op he came in to see me before see how I was - The op went well and the scars are so small neat and tidy I'm so happy with it :-) After my op Simon came in to see how I was - even after I had gone home from the hospital Simon kept in contact to see how I was and how I was recovering I had my op on 1st July 2015. So far it has changed my life for the better - I am so much happier - Simon still keeps in contact with me asking how I'm getting on and he is always there if I have any questions - he takes such pride in what he does and has made the whole experience so personal and enjoyable - I am so grateful to Simon - its lovely to see him each month at support group and also keeping in contact over social media site I don't think you would ever find a more caring and passionate surgeon - I'm so glad I waited and did research and met him before jumping straight into getting my band done!